Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Howard Payne University is 62.29% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.13%. 586 men and 645 women applied to Howard Payne and 372 men and 395 women students were accepted.
2 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 129 men and 87 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Howard Payne.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,233 | 586 | 645 | 2 | 0 |
| Admitted | 768 | 372 | 395 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 216 | 129 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.29% | 63.48% | 61.24% | 50.00% | - |
| Yield | 28.13% | 34.68% | 22.03% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 65 students (30% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 26 students (12%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Howard Payne.
The median SAT score is 1,010 with 500 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 550 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Howard Payne. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Howard Payne University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 920 | 1010 | 1130 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 510 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 216 first-year students enrolled in Howard Payne. The proportion of full-time students is 96.30% and part-time students is 3.70%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 59.72% and women students is 40.28%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Howard Payne.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 216 | 129 | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 208 | 127 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Rank, and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Howard Payne. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Howard Payne University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Required |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Howard Payne.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.hputx.edu/campus-offices/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.hputx.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Master |